Population 652 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Whitley
Household size in Whitley
| Period | Whitley | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.66 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.01 | 2.66 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.27 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.71 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | −0.10 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Whitley average 2.71 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Virginia Beach area, where it has 2.54 people.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Whitley
| Period | Whitley | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.2 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.9 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.5 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.5 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Whitley is 42.5 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 41.2 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Whitley
| Period | Whitley | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 13.7% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 13.6% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 12.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 12.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in Whitley (8.9%), below the national share of 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Whitley
Renters in Whitley
| Period | Whitley | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 35.1% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 37.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 38.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 36.6% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Whitley is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 13.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 37.3% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Whitley
| Period | Whitley | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 9.7% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.1% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +18.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 23.1% of the housing in Whitley, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Whitley
| Period | Whitley | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Whitley is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1993, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Whitley
| Period | Whitley | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $695 | $1,107 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $831 | $1,232 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $785 | $1,358 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,203 | $1,647 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$508 | +$540 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Whitley costs $1,203 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 22.4% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Whitley
Bachelor's degrees in Whitley
| Period | Whitley | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 27.5% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 28.9% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.5% | 32.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.4% | 35.4% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Whitley: 21.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Whitley
| Period | Whitley | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.3% | 88.9% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.0% | 90.0% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.0% | 91.5% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.6% | 92.8% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Whitley is above the national rate: 92.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The Virginia Beach area as a whole looks much the same.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Whitley
| Period | Whitley | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 6.5% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 0.1% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.6% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Whitley has been strong: just 0.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Whitley compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitley | 2.71 | 42.5 | 8.9% | 13.9% | 23.1% | 1993 | $1,203 | 21.4% | 92.6% | 0.6% |
| Orbit | 2.61 | 42.0 | 13.1% | 25.9% | 9.7% | 1993 | $1,060 | 20.6% | 94.5% | 3.1% |
| Windsor | 2.54 | 42.1 | 11.8% | 19.9% | 10.1% | 1992 | $1,110 | 20.0% | 92.7% | 3.1% |
| Zuni | 2.54 | 44.9 | 8.2% | 19.2% | 15.7% | 1986 | $1,210 | 19.8% | 84.9% | 0.8% |
| Raynor | 2.73 | 41.5 | 8.3% | 19.9% | 12.4% | 1997 | $1,692 | 15.9% | 90.8% | 5.1% |
| Isle of Wight | 2.38 | 51.1 | 4.4% | 14.3% | 7.8% | 1994 | $1,275 | 13.2% | 81.3% | 6.1% |
| Ivor | 2.34 | 49.2 | 11.0% | 23.3% | 14.8% | 1993 | $1,423 | 19.8% | 88.2% | 4.1% |
| Everets | 2.26 | 50.9 | 6.2% | 17.3% | 16.4% | 1986 | $1,257 | 23.4% | 96.2% | 1.1% |
| Comet | 2.81 | 40.8 | 6.3% | 16.7% | 8.5% | 1995 | $1,632 | 16.7% | 88.6% | 7.1% |
| Longview | 2.36 | 51.5 | 4.2% | 10.5% | 10.0% | 1994 | $1,260 | 18.6% | 88.3% | 1.8% |
| Carrsville | 1.97 | 54.5 | 5.4% | 23.2% | 9.8% | 1975 | $1,243 | 23.3% | 88.8% | 0.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Whitley. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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